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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,055.68, 46,997.76 and 19,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,055.68, 46,997.76 and 19,155.20 is: 26,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,055.68 : 46,997.76 = 19,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,055.68/46,997.76 = 19,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,055.68x = 46,997.76 × 19,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,055.68x = 900,251,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,251,492.35/34,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,434.69

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